Social Media may not be the best way to choose your Surgeon

“Social media is inherently unregulated like the Wild West…..it’s hard to know what’s real.”

So how can a prospective patient be sure about their surgeon?

Breast Augmentation Concerns

Breast augmentation remains the most popular cosmetic surgery procedure worldwide and studies show that it records one of the highest satisfaction rates – currently, the aesthetic review site RealSelf records a 98% ‘worth it’ rate for breast enhancement, outranking all other breast, body and face operations.

Patients sue Brazilian “Plastic Surgeon” for Irreversible Botched Operations

In the UK we do have a mechanism by which you can find out about your surgeon.

What Causes Women to Dislike their Breasts?

According to the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS) there were approximately 28,000 cosmetic surgery operations performed last year, and a similar number the year before.

The Fire Challenge

We are horrified to have learned that some teenagers and young people are setting themselves on fire to gain social media stardom.

How is the ‘selfie generation’ changing cosmetic surgery?

There is little doubt the advent of selfies has had a profound effect on patients’ self perception. An unedited picture is scrutinised by patients looking to understand how they are perceived by others.

Firework Packaging

In the NHS, where our surgeons work full time, we see a huge number of horrific injuries each year through our A&E department.

The Dangers Of Brazilian Butt Lifts

This type of surgery is difficult and unless the surgeon is properly trained and experienced, it carries very high risks by comparison to other types of surgery.

“Bogus Botox doctor injected my face with £300 worth of beef gelatine from a Chinese black market”

Many of the posts we do are related to the importance for patients to check out their doctor or provider. This very neatly highlights why!